Spiky Yellow (NOT) Flower

Photographed with my macro lens, then converted to B&W after editing in LR5. But wasn't sure whether I liked the b&w or color version best. So ... I posted both.
Color Version: http://365project.org/taffy/365/2015-04-27

[Hope D Jennings]

I like the black and white best but both are awesome,Taffy!

[Sally Ings]

This one seems to have more depth and the texture is more prominent but I think I prefer the colour, but it's a very close call!

[Eric di Bosco]

I like the B&W - certainly more detail visible here, especially in the depth of the flower. And I like the out of focus flower in the background.

[Pam Knowler]

It's a great B&W image Taffy but I think the colour just pips it to the post.

[Graeme Stevens]

superb shot, works so well in B&W

[Joan Robillard]

I'm looking at both and not sure which I prefer. Is there a second one which is our of focus or a reflection?

[Joyce]

Looks great in B&W but then I like the colour version as well!

[Danny G.]

I like them both but prefer the mono for its emphasis on structure.

[Kerri]

Great b&w

[Francoise]

if it was a contest, I'd pick the b&w as it highlights all those little spikes.

[Yeshanghai]

Beautiful in black-and-white as well

[Maurisa]

Love it in B&W

[~~JT]

I like the textures and processing in this one.

[Colleen Brown]

Think it looks good in both

[Leon Buijs]

Can't decide which I like best. Love the silver tones in this one

[Shailesh]

love this b&w effect..

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Hmmm.. tough choice on this one! Both are good!

[elkehochban]

Love them both, but this one wins for me!

[Jnadonza]

Fav

[Tom]

I am a b&W fan it allows one to see the form, lines textures rather then the color

[Nicole]

I think I prefer the b&w!! Love how this enhance the shape and dof!